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Friday, June 29, 2012

Victor L. Cahn, Susan Louise O'Connor to Star in Getting the Business by Dan Bacalzo

Victor L. Cahn and Susan Louise O'Connor will star in the world premiere of Getting the Business, written by Cahn and directed by Adam Fitzgerald. Rachel Reiner Productions will present…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:56AM

Harry Potter actor Matthew Lewis Joins Cast of Our Boys by Dan Bacalzo

Matthew Lewis, best known for playing the role of Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, has joined the cast of Jonathan Lewis' play, Our Boys, to play the Duchess Theatre in Lon…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:07AM
Thursday, June 28, 2012

Paul Nolan and Josh Young to Join Chilina Kennedy for Metropolitan Room Concert by Dan Bacalzo

Chilina Kennedy will be joined by her Jesus Christ Superstar co-stars Paul Nolan and Josh Young for her Metropolitan Room concert, Chilina Kennedy: What You Find In A Bottle, on Sunday, July…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:54PM

PHOTO FLASH: The Berenstain Bears Live! Celebrates One Year Anniversary by Dan Bacalzo

The Berenstain Bears LIVE! celebrated its one year anniversary at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre on Monday, June 25. Based on the popular children's book series, the family-frien…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:38PM

Matt Doyle, Kenny Mellman, Alice Ripley to Play Bon Soir at Pink Elephant by Dan Bacalzo

July events have been announced for The Bon Soir at Pink Elephant, located at 40 West 8th Street in New York City. On Monday, July 2 at 8pm, there will be a free concert featuring Dorothy B…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:05PM

PHOTO FLASH: Daniel Aukin, Seth Numrich, Daniel Talbott at Opening of The Bad and the Better by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Seth Numrich and actor/director/playwright Daniel Talbott were among the opening night guests for The Amoralists' new show, The Bad and the Bettter, at the Peter J. Sha…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:23PM

Stephanie J. Block, Will Chase, Gregg Edelman, Jim Norton Join Broadway's Mystery of Edwin Drood by Dan Bacalzo

Additional casting has been announced for the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, to be presented at Studio 54 beginning October 19, 2012, wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:30PM

Billy Porter, Stark Sands to Lead Cast of Broadway-Bound Kinky Boots by Dan Bacalzo

Tony Award nominee Stark Sands and Billy Porter will lead the cast of Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper's Broadway-bound musical Kinky Boots, which as previously reported, will play the…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:30PM

Nathan Gunn, Jay Hunter Morris, David Pittsinger Set for 2013 Glimmerglass Festival Season by Dan Bacalzo

American baritone Nathan Gunn and pianist Julie Gunn will be the 2013 Artists in Residence at The Glimmerglass Festival, under the artistic direction of Francesca Zambello. The Central New Y…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:35AM

Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer Are Expecting Twins by Dan Bacalzo

Stage veteran Anna Paquin and her husband, actor Stephen Moyer, are expecting twins, according to published reports. Paquin's pregnancy was previously reported in April. The couple, wh…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:01AM

PHOTO FLASH: Ann Harada, Allison Williams Visit Triassic Parq the Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran Ann Harada and Girls star Allison Williams attended a recent performance of Off-Broadway's Triassic Parq the Musical at the SoHo Playhouse. In Marshall Pailet, Bryce N…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:47AM

Christina Bianco, Daniel Reichard, Kevin Meaney, David Pomeranz to Join Jamie deRoy at 54 Below by Dan Bacalzo

Daniel Reichard will join the previously reported Christina Bianco, Kevin Meaney, and David Pomeranz as the special guests for Jamie deRoy & friends at 54 Below on Monday, July 16 at 7p…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:39AM

Seth Bisen-Hersh, Manu Narayan, Brian Charles Rooney Set for Broadway Meows Benefit Concert by Dan Bacalzo

The 4th annual Broadway Meows concert, benefitting the Humane Society of New York, will be presented at Don't Tell Mama, on Monday, July 23 at 7pm. The evening will be comprised of song…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:40AM
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

PHOTO FLASH: Leslie Hendrix, Michael Rupert and 7th Monarch Company Celebrate Off-Broadway Opening by Dan Bacalzo

The company of Jim Henry's new play 7th Monarch celebrated its Off-Broadway opening at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre on Sunday, June 24 with a post-performance party at Angus McIndoe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:39PM

MTC to Present Works by Julia Jordan, Juliana Nash, Tarell Alvin McCraney at Studio at Stage II by Dan Bacalzo

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced two productions for its first season of The Studio at Stage II at New York City Center. The space will be dedicated to new work. Julia Jordan and Julian…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Re-Animator's Stuart Gordon Set for Stage Play About the Rotenburg Cannibal by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and film director Stuart Gordon will partner with producer Adam Goldworm for a Los Angeles stage production of Benjamin Brand's play Taste, according to The Hollywood Reporter. T…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:58PM

PHOTO FLASH: Broadway's Spider-Man Throws First Pitch for Trenton Thunder Game by Dan Bacalzo

A cast member from the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark appeared as the title character to throw the first pitch of the Trenton Thunder game vs. Richmond on Thursday, Jun…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:39PM

Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson, Tyler Perry Set BET Awards on July 1 by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Samuel L. Jackson will host the BET Awards 12, to be aired live from the Historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 1. Presents will include Tyler Perry…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:13PM

John Davidson to Return to Off-Broadway's Fantasticks for Five-Week Engagement by Dan Bacalzo

John Davidson, the celebrated actor who starred as Matt in the 1964 Hallmark Hall of Fame version of The Fantasticks, will make a return appearance in the Off-Broadway production of The Fant…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:33PM

Betty Gilpin, Julianne Nicholson, Lois Smith Set for Sam Shepard's Heartless by Dan Bacalzo

Jenny Bacon, Gary Cole, Betty Gilpin, Julianne Nicholson, and Lois Smith will star in Signature Theatre's world premiere production of Heartless, written by Sam Shepard. Daniel Aukin wi…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:44AM

Mint Theater's Love Goes to Press Extends Through July 29 by Dan Bacalzo

The Mint Theater has extended the run of its production of Martha Gellhorn and Virginia Cowles' Love Goes to Press, which will now play through July 29. Jerry Ruiz has directed the pro…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:42AM

Brian Blessed, Stephen Daldry, Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Clive Owen Set for Playing the Games by Dan Bacalzo

Additional casting and details has been announced for Playing the Games, a program of work at the Criterion Theatre which will celebrate both artistic and sporting talent and feature artists…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:30AM

PHOTO FLASH: Dominic Chianese, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle at Hornblower Infinity Naming Ceremony by Dan Bacalzo

Disney star and cast member of the recently shuttered Broadway production of Godspell Anna Maria Perez de Tagle performed the national anthem during the M/V Hornblower Infinity naming ceremo…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:48AM
Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Broadway's Memphis to Close August 5 by Dan Bacalzo

The Broadway production of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Memphis will play its final performance at the Shubert Theatre on August 5. As of that date, it will have played 30 previews an…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:45PM

Arielle Jacobs, Vincent Spano to Star in Floyd Mutrux's Boy From New York City Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Arielle Jacobs and Vincent Spano will lead the cast of the new musical Boy From New York City, written and directed by Tony nominee Floyd Mutrux and choreographed by Birgitte Mutrux. The pr…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:36PM

Broadway Run of Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth Extends Through August 12 by Dan Bacalzo

Mike Tyson's one-man show, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth has extended its run at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, and will now perform July 31-August 12. As previously reported, Academy…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:03PM

Lincoln Center Theater's Slowgirl Extends Through July 29 by Dan Bacalzo

Lincoln Center Theater has announced an extension for its production of Greg Pierce's new play, Slowgirl, directed by Anne Kauffman. The show is the first production to be presented by …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:05PM

Mare Winningham to Perform Country-Jewish-Folk, Or Jewgrass at Barrow Street Theatre by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winner and Oscar nominee Mare Winningham will perform Country-Jewish-Folk, Or Jewgrass for a one-night-only engagement at Barrow Street Theatre on Monday, July 16 at 8pm. The act…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:13AM

Stage Version of Magic Mike Being Developed for Broadway by Dan Bacalzo

A stage adaptation of the highly anticipated male stripper movie Magic Mike is being developed for a Broadway outing, according to USA Today. The paper quotes screenwriter Reid Carolin as s…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:04AM

Cale Krise Joins Broadway's The Book of Mormon as Elder Cunningham by Dan Bacalzo

Cale Krise will take over the lead role of Elder Cunningham in the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon, at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, beginning tonight, June 26. Krise, who is m…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:42AM

Zachary James, Andrew Samonsky, Lynne Wintersteller, Betsy Wolfe Set for NMTC Readings by Dan Bacalzo

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center has announced casting for the final two shows of the 2012 National Music Theater Conference (NMTC), which continues through July 13. As previously re…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:47AM

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